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Elsier Otachi

Elsier Otachi is a healthcare and business writer. She has several family members in the healthcare industry, and believes independent practices offer patients more personalized care and treatment than larger systems. Her ultimate goal is to add value through information sharing, and her passion for writing about healthcare is rooted in getting to help create better health outcomes and improve lives for the better.

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  • Bachelor of Commerce, marketing, Africa Nazarene University

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How to prepare your practice for the holiday rush: Staffing, scheduling, and patient communication tips

Access expert tips on patient communication, staffing strategies, and practice management to ensure smooth operations and stress-free time off.

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Physician smiles in office while reading holiday season checklist for independent practices
The holiday season checklist for independent practices: Essential steps for ending the year strong

Streamline your independent practice’s year-end tasks with this checklist that covers everything from patient records to marketing strategy.

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medical practice front desk manager
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Without the right person, your front desk operations can break down.

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How to start a mental health private practice: A step-by-step guide

As a mental health professional, you’ve probably asked yourself, “How do I start a private practice?” Access key considerations and tips around establishing your own business.

physicians smiling identifying specialty needs for EHR
physicians smiling identifying specialty needs for EHR
How to identify EHR needs by specialty

Discover how to choose the perfect specialty-specific EHR for your practice, improving efficiency and patient care while avoiding common pitfalls.

Get expert tips, guides, and valuable insights for your medical practice
EHR statistics
EHR statistics
10 EHR statistics you should know — plus tips for choosing the right system

65% of providers say they would switch from their current EHR.

Physician smiles while reading about the least stressful medical specialties on tablet
Physician smiles while reading about the least stressful medical specialties on tablet
What are the least stressful medical specialties?

According to a recent survey, these are the least stressful medical specialties.

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5 star doctor reviews
What do 5-star doctor reviews mean?

5-star doctor reviews from happy and satisfied patients can help grow your credibility, patient volume, and revenue. Here’s how.

a doctor who has optimized online patient scheduling
a doctor who has optimized online patient scheduling
How to optimize patient communication and scheduling at your medical practice

Maximize the patient experience and your practice’s efficiency by optimizing your patient flow management.

Get expert tips, guides, and valuable insights for your medical practice

Get expert tips, guides, and valuable insights for your healthcare practice